Is your regular cleansing and toning routine helping you fall asleep at night? That is, are they so run-of-the-mill and so lackluster that you regard them as simply a necessary pre-sleep step, rather than the joyful task they have the potential to be?
It could be that you need to up the ante on your skincare regime by adding in a few products that could never, ever be classified as “stock standard”. These skincare items are sure to inject a generous dose of fun into your evening skincare system, and don’t skimp on effectiveness; you just have take on the task of choose which ones to use each night.
#1: Go-To Skincare Exfoliating Swipeys, $45.95 for 50 pads, www.gotoskincare.com
I promise you, exfoliating your skin has never been as much fun as it is when you use these exfoliating pads. More than just a dead-skin cell remover, these single-use wipes are soaked in gentle, naturally occurring AHAs, which works to refine skin texture, minimise the appearance of fine lines and remove dead skin cells, all without harsh scrubbing! Each pad is also soaked in almond oil, mandarin and lemon essential oil and aloe vera to leave your skin fresh, nourishing and glowing. The best bit is, you’d only need to use them once or twice a week to notice a difference in your skin!
#2: Montagne Jeunesse Cucumber Peel-Off Tottle
Give your skin a nourishing treat with a difference with a luxurious peel-off mask that will deliver salon a facial-quality complexion. Montague Jeunesse Cucumber Peel-Off Throttle works swiftly to lift away impurities and leave your skin feeling smooth and refreshed – all in the comfort of your own home. Plus, the peeling off part is totally fun.
#3: Clinique Turnaround Instant Facial
You know how Willy Wonka packed a whole three-course dinner into a little stick of gum? Well this tube is like an entire facial in a tube – and more than one facial at that! You see, it works by delivering the radiance and smoothness that comes with a microdermabrasion, with significantly less irritation. It also helps to promote cell turnover to unveil skin that’s fresh, vibrant and more even-toned. Yay!
#4: Sanctuary Spa 5 Minute Thermal Detox Mask
There’s nothing quite like a product that warms up and sinks into your skin, especially during the chilly months. This self-heating thermal detox mask uses kaolin clay to draw out impurities from deep within your skin, while purifying your complexion and rebalancing your skin’s oil levels in a bid to clarify, cleanse and deliver a dose of incredible softness. The addition of essential myrrh will your skin feeling calm and soothed in a nanosecond.
#5: La Prairie Cellular Power Infusion
Okay, this is seriously cool. The product works as both a serum and a moisturiser and can be used both morning and night. The cool bit is, to start using the product you have to click the base. Seems pretty simple right? Only once you click it, the transparent fluid will turn a blue/purple colour in front of your very eyes! This means that after a quick shake, the product is ready to go. It will effectively secure cellular energy supply, protect skin from environmental stresses, support your skin’s own repair mechanisms and activate skin tissue renewal. Awesome, eh?
Which product would you be most likely to use? What do you like the look of the most?
